Below is a link to the PAPPG (NSF 18-1) Policy Changes and Proposal Compliance Checking Updates Coming to FastLane and Research.gov on January 29, 2018.
https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/fastlane.jsp?t=0&idx=2
Here are a few significant changes regarding proposal preparation:
- Collaborators and Other Affiliations Information – Please be sure to use the most up to date NSF COA template, which changed in January 2018.
https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/coa.jsp
- Project Description – “Intellectual Merit” should now be specifically identified as a separate section.
- Budget Justification – The page limitation has now been increased to 5 pages.
If you are planning a submission to the National Science Foundation, please carefully read the update in its entirety. Please be advised that non-compliance with these changes could result in your proposal being returned without review.
Do not hesitate to reach out to your pre-award contact with any questions or concerns.
